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DMARC is your domain's shield against email spoofing and phishing—but many businesses still haven’t added it! If you want your emails to be trusted (and delivered), this episode is essential listening.
📌 In this episode, Charly breaks down:
✅ What a DMARC record is and how it protects your domain
✅ The relationship between SPF, DKIM, and DMARC
✅ How to generate and add your own DMARC record using free tools
✅ Common mistakes to avoid when publishing a DMARC policy
✅ What to monitor after it's live
💡 Read more here:
Demystifying DKIM and DMARC: Your Shields Against the Dreaded Email Spam
https://askcharlyleetham.com/12651/demystifying-dkim-and-dmarc-your-shields-against-the-dreaded-email-spam/
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Life is busy and there's just so many things to remember. What tools do you use to help you keep on top of ALL the things?
It's easy to react or respond quickly to messages and the like. It's better to do that mindfully. That's why I try to Practice The Pause.
Forty years in tech means cassette tapes to cloud computing, dial-up to 5G, and countless lessons learned along the way. From building TRS-80 clones to chatting with operators worldwide via amateur radio, technology has always been about connection and problem-solving. But what hasn't changed? The fundamentals: clear communication, valuing your expertise, and remembering that work isn't everything. In this reflective Australia Day episode, Charly shares the timeless lessons that still matter today, no matter how much the technology evolves.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ How early tech experiences shaped a 40-year career in technology
📌 Why plain English communication beats technical jargon every time
🛡️ The importance of valuing your expertise and charging what you're worth
✅ Why work-life balance matters more than any technology ever will
Whether you're a Gen X reminiscing about cassette tapes or a younger listener learning what tech used to look like, this episode offers perspective on what ...
Is your WordPress version actually irrelevant for security? One commenter claimed plugins are the only real concern, and the data partly supports this: 96% of vulnerabilities in 2024 came from plugins. But partly right isn't the same as completely safe.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Why 96% of vulnerabilities coming from plugins doesn't mean core updates are irrelevant
📌 The structural differences between WordPress core security and plugin development oversight
🛡️ How security patches create a roadmap for attackers targeting unpatched sites
🔗 The business risks beyond hacking: insurance, compliance, and notification obligations
Keeping WordPress updated isn't just about preventing attacks. It's about protecting your business from consequences you might not have considered.
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Bots are hammering your website, slowing everything down, and messing with your analytics. You can see suspicious traffic from countries you have never done business with, and blocking those countries does not seem to work. Everyone says to use Cloudflare, but when you get in there, it all seems overwhelming.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Why blocking countries is ineffective against bot traffic and what to do instead
📌 Four essential Cloudflare security rules you can set up on a free account
🔗 How to allow legitimate search engine bots while blocking malicious ones
🛡️ Using the expression builder to create custom rules for user agents and aggressive crawlers
Stop playing whack-a-mole with bot traffic and take control of your website security today.
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